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Brickbat definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈbrɪk.bæt/
кусок кирпича; резкая критика или осуждение (kusok kirpicha; rezkaya kritika ili osuzhdenie)

a piece of brick, especially one used as a missile; harsh criticism or censure

"The angry protesters threw brickbats at the building windows."

"Разъяренные протестующие кидали кирпичи в окна здания." (Raz'yarenniye protestuyushchiye kidali kirpichi v okna zdaniya.)
brigadier definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌbrɪɡ.əˈdɪər/
бригадир (brigadir)

A military officer rank, usually commanding a brigade.

"The brigadier inspected the troops before the parade."

"Бригадир осмотрел войска перед парадом." (Brigadir osmotrel vojska pered parodom.)
brigand definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈbrɪɡ.ənd/
разбойник (razboynik)

A member of a gang that ambushes and robs people in forests or mountains; a bandit.

"The travelers were attacked by brigands in the mountains."

"Путники были атакованы разбойниками в горах." (Putniki byli atakovany razboynikami v gorakh.)
brimstone definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈbrɪmˌstoʊn/

Sulfur, especially when considered as fiery and associated with hell or divine punishment.

"The preacher spoke of fire and brimstone to warn the congregation."

brindled definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈbrɪndl̩d/
пегий (pegiy)

Having a brownish or tawny color with streaks or spots of another color.

"The farmer owned a brindled cow with distinctive stripes."

"Фермер владел пегой коровой с характерными полосами." (Fermyer vlade pigoj korovoj s kharakternymi polosami.)
Brinjal definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈbrɪn.dʒəl/
баклажан (baklazhan)

a large purple vegetable that is white inside; also called eggplant

"My mother cooked brinjal curry for lunch."

"Моя мама приготовила карри из баклажанов на обед." (Moya mama prigotovila karri iz baklazhanov na obed.)
britannia definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/brɪˈtæniə/
Британия (Britaniya)

the personification of Britain, often shown as a woman with a helmet and shield

"Britannia has been a symbol of Britain since Roman times."

"Британия является символом Великобритании с римских времен." (Britaniya yavlyaetsya simvolom Velikobritanii s rimskikh vremen.)
briticism definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈbrɪtɪˌsɪzəm/
слово или характеристика британского английского (slovo ili kharakteristika britanskogo angliyskogo)

a word, phrase, or characteristic feature of British English

"The word 'lorry' is a well-known Briticism."

"Слово 'lorry' — это хорошо известный бритицизм." (Slovo 'lorry' — eto khorosho izvestnyy brititsizm.)
broadside definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈbrɔːdˌsaɪd/
жестокая атака (zhestokaya ataka)

a strong verbal attack or a sheet of paper printed on one side

"The politician launched a broadside against his opponent."

"Политик начал жестокую атаку против своего оппонента." (Politik nachal zhestokuyu ataku protiv svoego opponent.)
brocade definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/brəˈkeɪd/
брокатная ткань (brokatnaya tkansh)

a rich fabric woven with a raised pattern, often in gold or silver thread

"She wore a beautiful brocade dress to the wedding."

"Она надела красивое платье из броката на свадьбу." (Ona nadela krasivoye plat'ye iz brokataa na svad'bu.)
brogan definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈbroʊɡən/
тяжелый ботинок (tyazhelyy botinok)

A heavy, sturdy shoe, often made of leather.

"The farmer wore old brogans while working in the field."

"Фермер носил старые броуганы, работая в поле." (Fermyer nosil staryye brougany, rabotaya v pole.)
brogue definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/broʊɡ/
прочный ботинок; акцент (prochnyy botinok; aktsent)

A strong outdoor shoe; also a marked accent, especially Irish or Scottish.

"He bought a pair of stylish brogues for the wedding."

"Он купил пару стильных броуг для свадьбы." (On kupil paru stil'nykh broug dlya svad'by.)
noun C2
/ˈbroʊmaɪd/
банальная идея (banal'naya ideya)

A trite or unoriginal idea or remark; also a chemical compound of bromine.

"His speech was full of old bromides about hard work."

"Его речь была полна старых банальных идей о тяжелом труде." (Yego rech' byla polna starykh banal'nykh idey o tyazhelom trude.)
bromine definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈbroʊmiːn/
бром (brom)

a dark red, dense, toxic liquid element used in making dyes, flame retardants, and medications

"Bromine is commonly used in water treatment chemicals."

"Бром используется в основном в химикатах для очистки воды." (Brom ispol'zuyetsya v osnovnom v khimikataakh dlya ochistki vody.)
bronchus definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈbrɒŋkəs/
бронх (bronkh)

either of the two main branches of the trachea that lead directly into the lungs

"The left bronchus carries air into the left lung."

"Левый бронх доставляет воздух в левое легкое." (Levyy bronkh dostavlyayet vozdukh v levoye legkoye.)
browbeat definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈbraʊˌbiːt/
запугивать / принуждать (zapugivat' / prinuzhdat')

To intimidate or bully someone into doing something

"The lawyer tried to browbeat the witness."

"Адвокат пытался запугать свидетеля." (Advokat pytalsya zapugat' svidetelya.)
bruit definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/bruːt/
распространять слухи (rasprostranyat slukhi)

to spread a rumor or report widely

"The scandal was quickly bruited about the town."

"Скандал быстро разнесся по городу." (Skandal bystro raznesilsya po gorodu.)
brusque definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/bruːsk/ or /brʌsk/
резкий (rezkiy)

abrupt or blunt in manner or speech, often seen as rude

"His brusque reply ended the conversation."

"Его резкий ответ завершил разговор." (Ego rezkiy otvet zavershil razgovor.)
brusquely definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb C2
/ˈbruːskli/ or /ˈbrʌskli/
резко (rezko)

in a blunt, abrupt, or rude manner

"She brusquely dismissed the suggestion."

"Она резко отклонила предложение." (Ona rezko otklonila predlozhenie.)
buccaneer definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌbʌkəˈnɪər/
пират (pirat)

a pirate, especially one active in the Caribbean during the 17th and 18th centuries

"The buccaneer sailed across the Caribbean in search of treasure."

"Пират плавал по Карибскому морю в поисках сокровищ." (Pirat plaval po Karibskomu moryu v poiskakh sokrovishch.)
bucolic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/bjuːˈkɒlɪk/
бучолический (bucolicheskiy)

Relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and country life.

"They enjoyed a bucolic picnic by the river."

"Они наслаждались буколическим пикником у реки." (Oni naslazhdalis' bukolicheskim piknikom u reki.)
noun C2
/bəˈfuːn/
дурак (durak)

A ridiculous but amusing person; a clown or jester.

"He acted like a buffoon at the party, making everyone laugh."

"Он вел себя как буфон на вечеринке, заставляя всех смеяться." (On vel sebya kak bufon na vecherinke, zastavlyaya vsekh smeyat'sya.)
noun C2
/bəˈfuːnəri/
глупость (glupost)

Foolish or ridiculous behavior intended to amuse.

"His constant buffoonery irritated the serious audience."

"Его постоянная глупость раздражала серьезную аудиторию." (Ego postoyannaya glupost' razdrazhalo ser'yoznuyu auditoriyu.)
bugaboo definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈbʌɡəˌbuː/
страшилка / страх (strashilka / strakh)

An object of fear or worry; an imagined cause of anxiety.

"The threat of inflation became a political bugaboo."

"Угроза инфляции стала политическим бугабу." (Ugroza inflatsii stala politicheskim bugabu.)
bulbous definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈbʌlbəs/
выпуклый / круглый (vypukliy / krugliy)

Bulging, round, or swollen in shape; resembling a bulb.

"The frog had a bulbous nose and big eyes."

"У лягушки был выпуклый нос и большие глаза." (U lyagushki byl vypukliy nos i bol'shie glaza.)
bullion definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈbʊljən/
золото или серебро в слитках (zoloto ili serebro v slitkakh)

Gold or silver in bulk before being coined or made into jewelry.

"The bank stores gold bullion in its vaults."

"Банк хранит золото в слитках в своих хранилищах." (Bank khranit zoloto v slitkakh v svoikh khranilishchakh.)
bulrush definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈbʊlrʌʃ/
камыш (kamysh)

A tall plant with long leaves that grows in or near water, also known as a cattail.

"The pond was surrounded by tall bulrushes swaying in the wind."

"Пруд был окружен высокими камышами, колыхающимися на ветру." (Prud byl okruzhyon vysokimi kamyshami, kolykhayushchimisya na vetru)
bulwark definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈbʊlwərk/
вал (val)

A strong wall or defensive structure; something that provides protection or support.

"The fortress walls served as a bulwark against enemy attacks."

"Стены крепости служили валом против вражеских атак." (Steny kreposti sluzhili valom protiv vrazheskikh atak.)
bumbling definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈbʌmblɪŋ/
неуклюжий (neuklyuzhiy)

Acting in a clumsy, awkward, or confused way.

"The bumbling waiter spilled the drinks on the table."

"Неуклюжий официант пролил напитки на стол." (Neuklyuzhiy ofitsiant prolyl napitki na stol.)
bumptious definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈbʌmpʃəs/
самодовольный (samodovol'nyy)

Arrogantly self-assertive or conceited.

"The bumptious student interrupted the teacher several times."

"Самодовольный студент несколько раз перебил учителя." (Samodovol'nyy student neskol'ko raz perebil uchitelya.)
burgeon definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈbɜːrdʒən/
расти быстро (rasti bystro)

To grow or develop rapidly; to flourish.

"The city's population began to burgeon after the new factory opened."

"Население города начало быстро расти после открытия нового завода." (Naselenie goroda nachalo bystro rasti posle otkrytiya novogo zavoda.)
burgess definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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burgess (бёрджис)

noun C2
/ˈbɜːrdʒɪs/
гражданин города (grazhdanin goroda)

A citizen of a town or borough with full rights of citizenship.

"In medieval times, a burgess had the right to vote and hold property."

"В средние века гражданин города имел право голосовать и владеть собственностью." (V srednie veka grazhdanin goroda imel pravo golosovat' i vladet' sobstvennost'yu.)
burgher definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈbɜːrɡər/
горожанин (средний класс) (gorozhanin (sredniy klass))

A citizen of a town, typically a member of the wealthy middle class.

"The burgher was respected as a prosperous merchant in the city."

"Бюргер пользовался уважением как процветающий торговец в городе." (Byurger pol'zovalsya uvaženiem kak protsvetayushchiy torgovets v gorode.)
burlesque definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/bɜːrˈlɛsk/
бурлеск (burlesk)

A humorous and exaggerated imitation of a serious work; a type of theatrical entertainment involving comedy and parody.

"The play was a clever burlesque of traditional opera."

"Спектакль был остроумным бурлеском традиционной оперы." (Spektakl' byl ostroumnym burleskom traditsionnoy opery.)
burnish definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈbɜːrnɪʃ/
полировать (polirovat)

To polish something by rubbing; to enhance or improve.

"He burnished the old table until it shone."

"Он отполировал старый стол, пока тот не заблестел." (On otpoliroval staryy stol, poka tot ne zablestel.)
bursar definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈbɜːrsər/
казначей (kaznachey)

An official in a school or college responsible for financial affairs.

"The bursar approved the budget for the new library."

"Казначей утвердил бюджет для новой библиотеки." (Kaznachey utverdil byudzhet dlya novoy biblioteki.)
buskin definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈbʌskɪn/
толстая обувь (tolstaya obuv')

A type of thick-soled boot that reaches halfway to the knee; also associated with tragic drama in ancient times.

"The actor wore a buskin as part of his classical costume."

"Актер носил баскин как часть своего классического костюма." (Akter nosil baskin kak chast' svoego klassicheskogo kostyuma.)
busty definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈbʌsti/
пышногрудая (pyshnogrudaya)

having a large or full bust; describing a woman with a prominent chest

"The actress was often described as busty in fashion magazines."

"Актрису часто описывали как пышногрудую в модных журналах." (Aktrisu chasto opisyvali kak pyshnogruduyu v modnykh zhurnalakh)
butte definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/bjuːt/
бют (byut)

an isolated hill with steep sides and a flat top, common in arid regions

"The travelers could see a tall butte rising in the desert."

"Путешественники могли увидеть высокий бют, поднимающийся в пустыне." (Puteshestvenniki mogli uvidet' vysokii byut, podnimayushchiesya v pustyne.)
Butter-fish definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈbʌt.ər fɪʃ/
масляная рыба (maslyanaya ryba)

a small, smooth-skinned marine fish

"The butter-fish is popular in Bengali cuisine."

"Масляная рыба популярна в бенгальской кухне." (Maslyanaya ryba populyarna v bengalskoy kukhne)
noun C2
/ˈbʌt.ə.flaɪ piː/
бабочковый горошек (babochkovy goroshek)

a blue flowering plant with butterfly-shaped flowers, used to make herbal tea

"Butterfly pea flowers turn tea into a beautiful blue color."

"Цветы бабочкового горошка превращают чай в красивый синий цвет." (Tsvety babochkovogo goroshka prevrashchayut chay v krasivyy siniy tsvet.)
buxom definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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buxom (baksom)

adjective C2
/ˈbʌksəm/
пышная и привлекательная женщина (pyshnaya i privlekatelnaya zhenshchina)

Plump, with a full figure and often large-breasted, especially used to describe women.

"The actress was described as a cheerful and buxom woman."

"Актрису описали как жизнерадостную и пышную женщину." (Aktrisu opisali kak zhizneradostnuyu i pyshnuyu zhenshchinu.)
byzantine definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈbɪz.ən.taɪn/ or /ˈbaɪ.zənˌtiːn/
сложный (slozhnyy)

Extremely complicated and detailed; relating to the Byzantine Empire or its style.

"The new tax regulations are so byzantine that few understand them."

"Новые налоговые регламенты настолько сложны, что их понимают немногие." (Novye nalogovye reglamenty nastol'ko slozhny, chto ikh ponimayut nemnogie.)